During Friday’s CNN This Morning, the network covered 16 young people suing the state of Montana over climate change. Chief climate correspondent Bill Weir portrayed the young people as the heroes of a movie where they attempt to fend off the Republican-controlled government, despite admitting that the lawsuit would not change anything even if the judge ruled in favor of the plaintiffs.
The lawsuit merely singled out Montana Republicans and blamed them for the existence of fossil fuel. CNN called it “fascinating” and “such a great story.”
The case hinged on the following clause in the Montana state constitution: “The state shall maintain and improve a clean and healthful environment for present and future generations.” Nate Bellinger, senior staff attorney for Our Children’s Trust claimed that fossil fuel-induced climate change forfeited the young people’s right to a healthful environment.